Harsh Singh Rajput 
Introduction Riociguat is an oral pulmonary vasodilator used in selected forms of pulmonary hypertension. It is marketed under the brand name Adempas. Pharmacologically, riociguat belongs to the soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator class, commonly abbreviated as sGC stimulators. Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which pressure within the pulmonary arterial circulation becomes abnormally high. This increases … Read more
Introduction Verzenio is the brand name of abemaciclib, an oral targeted anticancer drug used in selected patients with hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer. Pharmacologically, Verzenio belongs to the cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitor class, commonly called CDK4/6 inhibitors. CDK4 and CDK6 are key enzymes that regulate progression of cells … Read more
Introduction Kesimpta is the brand name of ofatumumab, a subcutaneous monoclonal antibody used for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Pharmacologically, Kesimpta is a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody. It is used in adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, and active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is an immune-mediated … Read more
Introduction Latuda is the brand name of lurasidone hydrochloride, an oral atypical antipsychotic drug. It is mainly used for schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Pharmacologically, lurasidone is classified as a second-generation antipsychotic, also called an atypical antipsychotic. Lurasidone works by modulating dopamine and serotonin neurotransmission in the brain. The exact therapeutic … Read more
Introduction Tafamidis is an oral disease-modifying drug used for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, commonly abbreviated as ATTR-CM. It is marketed under the brand names Vyndaqel and Vyndamax. Pharmacologically, tafamidis is a transthyretin stabilizer. Transthyretin, or TTR, is a transport protein mainly produced by the liver. It normally circulates as a tetramer, meaning it is made of … Read more
Introduction Ponatinib is an oral targeted anticancer drug used in selected Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemias. It is marketed under the brand name Iclusig. Pharmacologically, ponatinib belongs to the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor class and is often described as a third-generation BCR-ABL inhibitor. Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, or Ph+ CML, and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, … Read more
Introduction Pegcetacoplan is a targeted complement inhibitor used in diseases driven by abnormal activation of the complement system. It is marketed as Empaveli for systemic use and as Syfovre for intravitreal ophthalmic use. Empaveli is used for adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, commonly called PNH, and is also indicated for adults and pediatric patients … Read more
Introduction Romosozumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of fracture. It is marketed under the brand name Evenity. Pharmacologically, romosozumab belongs to the sclerostin inhibitor class and is considered an anabolic bone-forming therapy with an additional antiresorptive effect. Osteoporosis is characterized by … Read more
Introduction Abemaciclib is an oral targeted anticancer drug used mainly in hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer. It is marketed under the brand name Verzenio. Pharmacologically, abemaciclib belongs to the cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitor class, commonly abbreviated as CDK4/6 inhibitors. CDK4 and CDK6 are important enzymes involved in cell-cycle … Read more
Introduction Valbenazine is an oral drug used for the treatment of abnormal involuntary movements. It is marketed under the brand names Ingrezza and Ingrezza Sprinkle. Pharmacologically, valbenazine is a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitor, commonly abbreviated as a VMAT2 inhibitor. Valbenazine is mainly used in adults with tardive dyskinesia and chorea associated with Huntington’s disease. … Read more
